Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios Violent crime fell sharply across the largest U.S. cities in early 2026, extending a nationwide decline that began after ...

Given the tone of network and cable news coverage, it might come as a surprise to learn that crime in the United States—including violent crime—has declined in the post-COVID era. According to FBI ...

According to a new national poll, approximately half of Americans now say crime is an “extremely” or “very” serious problem. This marks the second straight year national concern has declined. That ...

Memphis sits at the top of America's most dangerous cities with a staggering 2,501 violent crimes per 100,000 people, according to the latest FBI data from 2024. The most dangerous neighborhoods in ...

(CN) — To read the news, one might believe crime is rising and maybe even worse than it’s ever been. The president himself has done little to discourage this impression. “Crime in American Cities ...

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How a nation founded on soaring ideals became the world’s leading incarcerator. Premieres Nov. 16. Crime and Punishment in America, a new 4-part film directed by Lynn Novick, is the first documentary ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In the decades Lennon’s been behind bars, America has become increasingly fixated on ...